Vancouver Courier - News from Vancouver, Canada, Europe and the world, 24 hours a day

Vancouver -
Trump says ready to meet with Putin and Xi in China

Trump says ready to meet with Putin and Xi in China

US President Donald Trump indicated Monday he is ready to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping in China next month, saying any summit would focus on denuclearization but could also include the Ukraine war.

Read more
Japan launches rocket for potential world first Mars moon mission

Japan launches rocket for potential world first Mars moon mission

Japanese scientists launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

Read more
European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fueled concerns over elevated debt.

Read more
The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

Newly elected lawmaker Ana Elisa Santos, born during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first term, is now helping him draw up a social media master plan to nab a fourth mandate.

Read more
Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies

Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country.

Read more
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour said Monday she is leaving her role at CNN after a 43-year career as one of the US broadcaster's most prominent international correspondents.

Read more
Boland grabs opportunity for Australia as South Africa struggle in second Test

Boland grabs opportunity for Australia as South Africa struggle in second Test

Scott Boland does not get many chances to bowl for Australia in Test matches, but he showed again on Monday that when he gets the call he is ready to step up.

Read more
Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal

Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

Read more
Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension: Portuguese federation

Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension: Portuguese federation

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

Read more
Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday basked in Donald Trump's endorsement days before close-fought elections, airing a call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together.

Read more